Philippines eSIM — reviews & details
Philippines 10GB/Day · 10 GB/day · 1 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Philippines Globe 5G SMART 5G
Traveller reviews
Ava M.
Portugal · Jul 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. The QR code arrived instantly by email. Would definitely buy again.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 days ago Thanks for sharing, Ava! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Sophie 💜
Ingrid G.
India · Jul 2026
Did the job without any drama in Philippines. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 6 days ago Really appreciate this, Ingrid! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Come back anytime! – Ingrid 💜
Linh P.
Egypt · Jul 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Appreciate you sharing this, Linh. Glad it mostly worked for you in Philippines — we're always improving our coverage. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. — Tom
Sarah F.
Netherlands · Jul 2026
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Customer support answered my question quickly. A must-have for international travel.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Thanks for sharing, Sarah! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! – Emma, GotoeSIM Support
Somchai M.
Germany · Jul 2026
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Thanks a lot, Somchai! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. — Omar
Hana V.
France · Jul 2026
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Telling my friends about this.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Thank you for the kind words, Hana! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Louis H.
United Kingdom · Jul 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Activation was automatic when I arrived.
Sara
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Thank you so much, Louis! So happy the Philippines eSIM kept you connected. We're here whenever you travel again. — Sara, GotoeSIM Support
Mei L.
Spain · Jul 2026
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first.
Anna
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago We're really sorry, Mei. This isn't the standard we aim for. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. — Anna
Yuki R.
Switzerland · Jul 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Cheers, Yuki! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Chloe P.
UAE · Jul 2026
Install took me two tries but was fine after that. Coverage was strong even outside the city.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 week ago Thank you for taking the time, Chloe. Glad it mostly worked for you in Philippines — we're always improving our coverage. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. – Sophie 💜
Ryan V.
Brazil · Jul 2026
Connected the moment I landed. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. A must-have for international travel.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 weeks ago Cheers, Ryan! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Philippines. – Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Ravi M.
Canada · Jul 2026
Great value compared to roaming charges. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Would definitely buy again.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 weeks ago Thanks a lot, Ravi! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. Enjoy your journeys! — Priya
Noah R.
Philippines · Jul 2026
Connected the moment I landed in Philippines. Signal held up well on trains and in rural areas. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 weeks ago Thanks a lot, Noah! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. – Sophie 💜
Camila K.
Malaysia · Jul 2026
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 2 weeks ago Thank you for the kind words, Camila! Wonderful to hear it worked smoothly in Philippines. Come back anytime! — Ken
Louis H.
United States · Jul 2026
First time using an eSIM and it was painless in Philippines. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data.
Tom
GotoeSIM Support
· 3 weeks ago Thank you for the kind words, Louis! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. Come back anytime! — Tom
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Philippines eSIM cost?
The Philippines 10GB/Day plan costs $9.77 for 10 GB/day over 1 days, paid once with no hidden fees.
How do I activate my Philippines eSIM?
Scan the QR code in your phone settings (Cellular/Mobile → Add eSIM) or tap Install in the GotoeSIM app. Install on Wi-Fi before your trip; it activates when you arrive in Philippines.
Will this eSIM work on my phone?
It works on any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models.
Can I keep my regular number?
Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so you keep your number for calls and texts while using data in Philippines.
Comments & questions
Mateo S. · 1 month ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
Validity usually starts when you first connect in your destination, Mateo — not at purchase. – James, GotoeSIM Support
Zoe D. · 2 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
It connects to trusted local partner networks, Zoe, on 4G/5G where available. — Laura
Fatima W. · 2 months ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
Roaming is included in the plan, Fatima — no extra charges, it's all prepaid. — Mark
Nguyen H. · 3 months ago
Thanks, installed with no problems on my Samsung.
Yes Nguyen, recent Samsung Galaxy models support eSIM — add it under Settings › Connections › SIM manager. – Ingrid 💜
Anna S. · 4 months ago
Can I top up the same eSIM instead of buying a new one?
Topping up is easy, Anna! Just add more data to your existing eSIM in the app. – David, GotoeSIM Support
Aisha D. · 4 months ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
Yes Aisha, 5G is supported where the local network offers it, otherwise fast 4G. — Anna
Chloe C. · 5 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
We recommend installing before you travel, Chloe, then it activates automatically on arrival. — Ken
Elena V. · 8 months ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
Your usage is tracked live in the app, Elena — check My eSIMs anytime. – Emma 💜
Lea H. · 9 months ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
Your QR code arrives instantly, Lea — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. – Grace, GotoeSIM Support
Ava R. · 11 months ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?
This plan covers its listed destination, Ava — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. – Sara 💜
Sophia R. · 1 year ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Yes Sophia, WhatsApp keeps working with your home number — the eSIM only carries data. — Sophie, GotoeSIM Support
Louis C. · 1 year ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Absolutely, Louis! Any iPhone XS or newer supports it. Scan the QR in Settings › Cellular. – Ken, GotoeSIM Support